The best wines of Saumur

Discover the best wines of Saumur of Loire Valley as well as the best winemakers of Saumur and estates of Saumur to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Saumur and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Saumur by region

Looking for a good wine of Saumur of Loire Valley among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Saumur. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Saumur with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Saumur

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Saumur

Red wines from the region of Saumur go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of enchiladas franchouillards, reblochon tartiflette or roast duck breast stuffed with porcini mushrooms and chanterelles.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Saumur

On the nose the red wine of the region of Saumur. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or cherry. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Saumur. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Saumur

  • 2009With an average score of 4.18/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2023With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.98/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Saumur

  • Cabernet Franc
  • Cabernet Sauvignon

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Saumur

A wine route planned in the region of Saumur? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Saumur.

Discovering the wine region of Saumur

The wine region of Saumur is located in the region of Centre Loire of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Clos Rougeard or the Domaine Guiberteau produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Saumur are Chenin blanc, Cabernet franc and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Saumur often reveals types of flavors of cream, graphite or petroleum and sometimes also flavors of green bell pepper, clove or cranberry.

In the mouth of Saumur is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 354 estates and châteaux in the of Saumur, producing 926 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Saumur go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry.

Great white wines of Saumur

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Saumur

White wines from the region of Saumur go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of salmon and zucchini gratin, tuna, pepper and tomato quiche or quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Saumur

On the nose the white wine of the region of Saumur. often reveals types of flavors of cream, grapefruit or citrus and sometimes also flavors of smoke, apples or quince. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Saumur. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Saumur

  • 2001With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.38/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.31/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Saumur

  • Chenin Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Saumur

A wine route planned in the region of Saumur? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Saumur.

Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc

It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.

Great sparkling wines of Saumur

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Saumur

Sparkling wines from the region of Saumur go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pork chops with potatoes, pizza cone or valencian paella - family recipe.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Saumur

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Saumur. often reveals types of flavors of cream, citrus or apples and sometimes also flavors of green apple, minerality or strawberries.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Saumur

  • 2009With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 1851With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.79/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Saumur

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Pinot Noir
  • Pinot Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Saumur

A wine route planned in the region of Saumur? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Saumur.

The word of the wine: Empyreumatic

Families of smells and aromas related to smoke, burnt, and more generally to roasting.

Great pink wines of Saumur

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Saumur

Pink wines from the region of Saumur go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of authentic bolognese sauce (ragù di carne), veal cutlets with savoy tomme or rabbit leg in foil on the barbecue.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Saumur

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Saumur. often reveals types of flavors of raspberry, citrus fruit or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of strawberries, red cherry or pomegranate.

The best vintages in pink wine of Saumur

  • 2023With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.93/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Saumur

  • Cabernet Franc
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Chenin Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Saumur

A wine route planned in the region of Saumur? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Saumur.

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Great sweet wines of Saumur

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Saumur

Sweet wines from the region of Saumur go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of wok of shrimps with vegetables, back of cod with basquaise sauce or the coughing cat's apple crumble.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Saumur

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Saumur. often reveals types of flavors of honey, earth. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Saumur. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Saumur

  • 2013With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.61/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Saumur

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Cabernet Franc

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Saumur

A wine route planned in the region of Saumur? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Saumur.

The word of the wine: Oenology

The science of the oenologist, which is essentially concerned with the elaboration and maturation of wines.

Great other wines of Saumur

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Food and wine pairing with a other wine of Saumur

Other wines from the region of Saumur go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of scallops with chorizo sauce, cod with tomatoes (and cheese) or tarte tatin.

The most used grape varieties in other wine of Saumur

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Sauvignon Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for other wine of Saumur

A wine route planned in the region of Saumur? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best other wine of Saumur.

The word of the wine: Black Grenache

Grenache is a black grape variety that originated in Spain and is one of the great quality varieties of southern France. Sometimes vinified on its own, it is most often blended with one or more other Rhone or southern grape varieties with complementary qualities such as Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan or Cinsault. Its wines are warm, with aromas of red fruits (cherry) and spices; they oxidize with time. Vinified alone or in very large proportions, Grenache Noir also makes great natural sweet wines in Roussillon (Rivesaltes, Banyuls, Maury) and in the Rhône Valley (Rasteau).

Great unknow wines of Saumur

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Food and wine pairing with a unknow wine of Saumur

Unknow wines from the region of Saumur go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The best vintages in unknow wine of Saumur

  • 0With an average score of 3.60/5

The best wineries and winemakers for unknow wine of Saumur

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